Michael Phelps, of the United States, swims in a qualifying heat of the 200-meter butterfly at the Olympic Aquatic Centre during the 2004 Olympic Games in Athens, Monday, August 16, 2004. Phelps, one gold won but one of his eight title chances now lost, takes on Ian Thorpe and Pieter van den Hoogenband in their long-awaited showdown in the 200 meters freestyle final later on Monday. REUTERS/Mark J. Terrill/Pool